Job description: Exotics Veterinary Nurse

Location: Village Vets Bray

Contract type: 40 hours per week

Salary: €31,500-38,000 per annum DOE

Reports to: Head Nurse and Lead Vet

Want to learn more about all different creatures without losing your cat and dog skills?  Village Vets is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (1+ years’ clinical experience) to join our skilled, and collaborative community in our Village Vets Bray clinic.

You will work closely with our highly experienced exotic nursing team. Several team members are certificate holders, and many bring up to 16 years’ experience in exotic animal care. You will gain exposure to a wide variety of species, including rabbits, guinea pigs, birds of all sizes (budgies, parrots, and birds of prey), reptiles, chelonians, wildlife and more.

Our inpatients receive dedicated nurse rounds three times daily. This ensures there is plenty of time for thorough training and hands-on experience with the successful candidate.

You’ll have the opportunity to work within modern, well-resourced clinics, dental x-ray, spacious surgical theatres, in-house laboratories, and many with separate dog and cat wards- and contribute to a calm, welcoming atmosphere for both clients and their pets.

About the Role

As part of our team, you will:

• Support daily clinical operations, including patient preparation, inpatient care, and assisting vets during procedures
• Deliver high‑quality nursing care, including administering treatments, monitoring anaesthetics, and maintaining accurate clinical records
• Provide excellent client care through consult support, advice, and front‑of‑house assistance when required
• Maintain clinic cleanliness, hygiene, and equipment to the highest standards
• Work collaboratively with vets, nurses, and ACAs to ensure smooth patient flow and a positive client experience

About You

Our ideal candidate will:

• Big interest in working with exotics.
• Qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• 1+years’ experience as a qualified RVN in small animal practice
• Highly motivated, hard-working, and a team player
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Passionate about delivering gold-standard patient and client care

What’s in it For You… At a Glance

In addition to our fabulous teams and supportive environments, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports our team’s wellbeing, growth, and families:

• Health cash plan
• Pension scheme
• VCI and VDS fees paid
• Gym membership subsidy
• Free pet health plan
• Paid charity day
• Additional leave with service
• Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding
• Statutory sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits

If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary career within a supportive and progressive environment, we would love to hear from you.